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Pediatric Disaster Triage System Utilization Across the United States
The article examines the utilization of Pediatric Disaster Triage (PDT) systems across the United States. A survey was conducted to determine the systems used, user …
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Addressing the Needs of Preschool Children in the Context of Disasters and Terrorism: Clinical Pictures and Moderating Factors
2017
· Clalit Health Services,
· Tel Aviv University,
· Reichman University,
· Yale University
This paper examines the impact of disasters and terrorism on preschool children, focusing on understanding the consequences and identifying key moderating variables that can influence …
Addressing the Needs of Preschool Children in the Context of Disasters and Terrorism: Assessment, Prevention, and Intervention
2017
· Reichman University,
· Clalit Health Services,
· Tel Aviv University,
· Yale University
This paper reviews the research literature on the needs of preschoolers in disasters and terrorism. It aims to understand existing methods for assessment, prevention, and …
GPS Devices in a Simulated Mass Casualty Event
2019
· Yale University
This study assessed how emergency department staff perceived using global positioning system (GPS) devices to track patients during a simulated mass casualty event. The GPS …
Lessons Learned for Pediatric Disaster Preparedness from September 11, 2001: New York City Trauma Centers
2009
· New York University
This article discusses the impact of the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center attacks on pediatric disaster preparedness. It highlights the lack of readiness to …
Impact of an Educational Intervention on Residents' Knowledge of Pediatric Disaster Medicine
2009
· Yale University
This article discusses the development and implementation of a standardized pediatric disaster medicine (PDM) curriculum aimed at pediatric and emergency medicine residents. The study evaluates …
Lessons from the "Clean Baby 2007" Pediatric Decontamination Drill
2009
· New York University
This article discusses the findings of a drill conducted to assess the decontamination process for children following a radiation exposure incident. The drill highlighted various …
A Tabletop School Bus Rollover: Connecticut-Wide Drills to Build Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Promote a Novel Hospital Disaster Readiness Checklist
This study considered tabletop exercises to improve pediatric disaster response in 5 Connecticut hospitals. 27 participants in the exercises included emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, …
Disaster Preparedness: Hospital Decontamination and the Pediatric Patient--Guidelines for Hospitals and Emergency Planners
2008
· New York University
This article focuses on disaster preparedness for first responders and hospitals, specifically regarding the decontamination of individuals exposed to chemical agents. It emphasizes the often …
Unexplained Deaths in Connecticut, 2002-2003: Failure to Consider Category A Bioterrorism Agents in Differential Diagnoses
2008
· Yale University
This article discusses the importance of hospital and emergency department clinicians in recognizing bioterrorism-related infections as the first defense in a bioterrorist attack. The study …